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Report: WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained in Russia

The news came as the State Department urged Americans to leave Russia

Ukraine Is Shitposting Through the War. It’s Working.

The embattled country is beating Russia at its own propaganda game one tweet at a time

What It Was Like Driving Across Russia Weeks Before the War

"There wasn't a single person we talked to who thought for one second that there'd be tanks rolling across the border to Ukraine"

Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing That WW3 Meme

A war has suddenly become Twitter's main character. Is there a better way to process the collective anxiety we're experiencing right now?

Don't Go Boycotting Russian Vodka Until You're Sure It's From Russia

There's a 99% chance your vodka of choice doesn't hail from Russia

Poland, Czech Republic and Sweden All Refuse to Play Russia in World Cup Qualifiers

The four countries were slated to compete for a spot at the tournament

A Letter From Kyiv: How American Business Leaders and Consumers Can Help Ukraine

The time to act is now, and fast, from writing your representatives to supporting Ukrainian businesses

Major Sporting Events Pulled From Russia as IOC Condemns Invasion of Ukraine

Formula One, the UEFA and other major sporting organizations will no longer be holding events in Russia

Ex-Heavyweight Champion Klitschko Brothers Planning to Fight For Ukraine

Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir are prepared to take up arms against Russian invaders

Why Are People Building Their Own Cybertrucks? We Asked Them.

What do Russian YouTubers, a Bosnian businessman and an Arizona EMT have in common? Homemade Tesla Cybertrucks.

Can a Trio of Aging Explorers Complete "The Last Great Overland Journey"?

Jeff Willner drives Land Rovers where no one has gone before, like the English Channel, but he’s in it for the Scotch, toilet humor and camaraderie

In Russia, Champagne Is Going to Take on a Controversial New Meaning

A new law will ignore the geographic boundaries of France's most famous wine export

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Google Warns Publishers About Their Handling of War in Ukraine

This follows an action taken against Russian state media

Russia's Isolation From the Internet Could Threaten Global Access

What happens when nations create their own internet alternatives?

Bill Maher Talked Kyrie Irving and Nuclear Anxiety on a New “Real Time”

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted heady discussions

Russia Does Not Even Try to Disguise McDonald’s Clone

It's small potatoes on the atrocities front, but come on

Russians Oligarchs Are Being Allowed to Travel to Popular Tourist Destinations

Maldives and Dubai, in particular, have experienced an uptick in Russian travelers in recent weeks

Ukraine Fending Off Russia With Weapons Reminiscent of WWI

Vladimir Putin has the larger military, but Volodymyr Zelensky’s army is using an "easy target" drone to devastating effect

Can Ukraine’s Cultural Sites Be Preserved in the Face of War?

As Russia bombards cities across the country, cultural institutions are rushing to protect historically significant architecture, monuments and more

US State Department Working to Extract WNBA Star Brittney Griner from Russia

The 31-year-old hooper is being held in Russia on drug charges that may or may not be legitimate

The Reason Thousands of Americans Are Booking Airbnbs in Ukraine

“In 48 hours, 61,406 nights have been booked in Ukraine. That’s $1.9M going to Hosts in need," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wrote on Twitter

Stoli Group Is Rebranding Its Vodka After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Both Stoli and Smirnoff vodkas were met with boycotts in the last week, even though neither brand is now associated with Russia

Citing Recent Events, Netflix Paused Its Service in Russia

It's the latest response from the streaming service